EdTech
A Transformative School Year with AI
Rachelle Dené Poth shares educator and student thoughts on how emerging tech like AI has impacted their school year.
Context Matters: The Why and How of Building Context into School-Based Research
A district’s edtech implementation context has a huge influence on whether edtech tools are effective, but researchers rarely take contextual factors into account in any systematic way. The Edtech Context Inventory (CI), a validated survey from the Edtech Evidence Exchange, helps district teams measure their implementation context so they have evidence to make edtech decisions.
New Problems, Diverse Teams, Smart Tools
Every secondary and postsecondary learner deserves at least a couple of cycles each year of opportunity spotting, team-based solution designing, and feeling the satisfaction of delivering public impact.
Why Teach Journalism When AI Writes Articles?
While there are fewer newspaper roles, job boards are full of journalism, communications, advocacy and marketing jobs where strong writing matters.
12 Ideas to Try in 2023
The use of digital tools that help to connect students with real-world learning opportunities will expand global awareness and transform the learning experience.
Three Keys to Making Game-Based Learning Student-Centered
There is a wide array of resources available that support learning through digital games and established approaches for integrating games into the school curriculum. Some fit easily into existing teaching practices and have seen widespread adoption, including platforms like Kahoot!
The Need for More Formative Research in Edtech
While edtech products do demonstrate potential in aiding student learning, more weight needs to be given to formative education technology research that focuses on improving product features and implementation protocols, which are currently impeding student progress on many education technology solutions.
Preparing for the Future of Education
As a Spanish and STEAM teacher, for years I did not bring emerging technologies like AI or AR/VR into my Spanish classroom because I thought "I’m just a Spanish teacher.” However, we all need to help our students understand these technologies and their potential impact on our personal lives and education today and for the future
How Data-Informed Instructional Coaching Programs Support Teachers and Improve Academic Outcomes
As schools and teachers work to help students get back on track academically, support for teachers is vital. Data-informed instructional coaching programs can help schools and districts in their academic recovery efforts.
Tech Fuels Student Access to Mentorships – Especially for Students of Color
Research shows that mentors are particularly impactful in opening traditionally closed professional doors for young people with disabilities, youth of color, and youth identifying as female, particularly in STEM fields.